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addition

(ədɪʃən)
Word forms: plural additions
1. 
See in addition
2. countable noun
An addition to something is a thing which is added to it.
Most would agree that this particular use of technology is a worthy addition tothe game. [+ to]
This plywood addition helps to strengthen the structure.
Synonyms: extra, supplement, complement, adjunct More Synonyms of addition
3. uncountable noun
The addition of something is the fact that it is added to something else.
It was completely refurbished in 1987, with the addition of a picnic site. [+ of]
Synonyms: inclusion, adding, increasing, extension More Synonyms of addition
4. uncountable noun
Addition is the process of calculating the total of two or more numbers.
...simple addition and subtraction problems.
Synonyms: counting up, totalling, reckoning, summing up More Synonyms of addition

addition in British English

(əˈdɪʃən)
noun
1. 
the act, process, or result of adding
2. 
a person or thing that is added or acquired
3. 
a mathematical operation in which the sum of two numbers or quantities is calculated. Usually indicated by the symbol +
4. mainly US and Canadian
a part added to a building or piece of land; annexe
5.  obsolete
a title following a person's name
6.  in addition
7.  in addition to
Word origin
C15: from Latin additiōn-, from addere to add

addition in American English

(əˈdɪʃən)
noun
1. 
an adding of two or more numbers to get a number called the sum
2. 
a joining of a thing to another thing
3. 
a thing or part added; increase; specif., a room or rooms added to a building
4.  Law
an identifying title or mark of status after a person's name (Ex.: John Smith, Esq.)
Idioms:
in addition (to)
Word origin
ME addicion < OFr addition < L additio < addere: see add1

Examples of 'addition' in a sentence
addition

The right jockey is a new addition.
The Sun (2017)
It plans to use the funds to open another five owned premises in addition to new sites under construction.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But there IS some wriggle room in the budget for one or two additions.
The Sun (2017)
Training is a light warm-up and passing drills, but one new addition to the squad appears.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
I was really just using another new addition to the OED.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We should welcome this study as an addition to the sum total of knowledge.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
We welcome this addition to our services.
Christianity Today (2000)
You always look to strengthen with quality additions.
The Sun (2016)
This looks like a worthy addition to a growing asset class.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But it is still a relatively new addition and still an option.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This is an impressively scholarly tome and a most welcome addition to any worthy chess library.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In addition we will strengthen the football academy and activities for young people.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Anything offering useful information to new fathers will be a welcome addition to the resources available.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
We hope all the best for his future and are so proud of this new addition to the family.
The Sun (2013)
Pet owners can get their first glimpse of new additions to the family thanks to a former social worker.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Each of these hefty new books in addition raises the issue of public history and its relation to academic scholarship.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
His delightful memoir is a worthy addition to the long list of autobiographical works detailing complex relationships between fathers and sons.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Maybe one or two more additions.
The Sun (2012)
These sums are in addition to 5 million invested earlier.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The code is given by an addition sum, with different letters replacing different digits.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It's a more than worthy addition.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
I speak two in addition to English but in no way have they been essential to my career.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In addition, the fact that something is 90 minutes long is not in itself a guarantee of quality.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The smartphone apps look great and, in addition to simple uploading, will stream any of your music or video held online.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)

Chinese translation of 'addition'

addition

(əˈdɪʃən)

n

  1. (u) (Math) 加法 (jiāfǎ)
  2. (with/by) the addition of ... (通过(過))添加 ... ((tōngguò) tiānjiā ... )
  3. (c)
    addition (to) (= thing added) 增添物 (zēngtiānwù)
    in addition 另外 (lìngwài)
    in addition to 除 ... 之外 (chú ... zhīwài)

Nearby words of
addition

  • addicted
  • addiction
  • addictive
  • addition
  • addition (to)
  • additional
  • additive

Related terms of
addition

  • in addition
  • in addition to
  • addition (to)
  • (with/by) the addition of ...
1 (noun) 
Definition
a person or thing that is added
This book is a worthy addition to the series.
Synonyms
extra
Optional extras including cooking tuition.
supplement
I had to pay a single room supplement.
complement
The green wallpaper is the perfect complement to the old pine of the dresser.
adjunct
Physical therapy is an important adjunct to drug treatments.
increase
a sharp increase in productivity
gain
Even good fat can lead to rapid weight gain if you consume too much of it.
bonus
Anything else would be a bonus.
extension
the new extension to London's National Gallery
accessory
an exclusive range of bathroom accessories
additive
additive-free baby foods
appendix
Details of the investigation are set out in the appendix.
increment
Many teachers qualify for an annual increment.
appendage
A clever extension can create a modern appendage to the home.
addendum
If you are self-employed, you have to get an addendum to the tax form.
affix
2 (noun) 
Definition
the act of adding
It was completely refurbished with the addition of a picnic site.
Synonyms
inclusion
a confident performance which justified his inclusion in the team
adding
increasing
extension
attachment
Some models come with attachments for dusting.
adjoining
insertion
The correction to the text may involve an insertion or a deletion.
incorporation
annexation
accession
affixing
augmentation
the augmentation of the army
Opposites
removal
,
deduction
,
detachment
,
subtraction
3 (noun) 
Definition
a mathematical operation in which the total of two or more numbers or quantities is calculated
simple addition and subtraction problems
Synonyms
counting up
totalling
reckoning
By my reckoning we were seven or eight kilometres away.
summing up
adding up
computation
totting up
summation
Opposites
reduction
,
deduction
,
subtraction

phrase

See in addition to

Additional synonyms

in the sense of accession
Synonyms
increase,
addition,
extension,
enlargement,
augmentation
in the sense of accessory
Definition
a supplementary part or object
an exclusive range of bathroom accessories
Synonyms
extra,
addition,
supplement,
convenience,
attachment,
add-on,
component,
extension,
adjunct,
appendage,
appurtenance
in the sense of addendum
Definition
something added on, esp. an appendix to a book or magazine
If you are self-employed, you have to get an addendum to the tax form.
Synonyms
addition,
supplement,
extra,
extension,
attachment,
appendix,
postscript,
affix,
adjunct,
appendage,
augmentation,
codicil

Synonyms of 'addition'

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